MSC's Hutchison ports buy – it's a cracker
…but what’s in it for China?
MSC now holds a 20% share of the global container shipping market, in terms of capacity offered, a record in the liner industry – and the carrier is just “one big ship delivery away” from the 6m teu milestone, according to new Alphaliner data.
The Swiss shipping line’s fleet has grown faster than any other carrier, “fuelled by a massive newbuilding programme, countless second-hand acquisitions and, to a lesser degree, chartering”, said Alphaliner today.
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